Cu2GeSe3
semiconductorCu2GeSe3 is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining copper, germanium, and selenium in a specific stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the broader family of chalcogenide semiconductors. This material is primarily of research interest for photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications, where its direct bandgap and layered crystal structure offer potential advantages in energy conversion efficiency and thermal management compared to traditional binary or ternary semiconductors. Cu2GeSe3 remains largely experimental; it is investigated for thin-film solar cells, photodetectors, and solid-state thermoelectric devices where the combination of reasonable mechanical stiffness and semiconducting properties may enable lightweight, high-efficiency energy devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | — | eV | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |